Blue Ocean Society E-newsletter Survey

Instructions

Thank you for participating in our survey! This survey should take less than 10 minutes to complete. Your responses are confidential and results will be shared in group form only. Your responses are important in directing the format of our e-newsletter in the future! We appreciate your honest responses to each of the questions below. If you have any questions, contact Jen Kennedy at jen@blueoceansociety.org or (603) 431-0260. Thank you again!

E-newsletter structure

We have been sending a plain-text e-mail version of the e-newsletter. This newsletter also contains a link to an HTML (web page) version of the newsletter that you can access via our web site. Which version do you typically read?

	The plain-text version in my e-mail box
	The HTML version on the Blue Ocean Society web site
	I don't usually read the newsletter

How do you find the LENGTH of the e-newsletter?

	Too long/too much information
	Too short/not enough information
	Just right
	Other:

How do you find the READABILITY of the e-newsletter?

	Not well organized/difficult to read
	Easy to read/well-organized
	Other:

On average, how much of the e-newsletter do you typically read?

	The entire issue
	Bits and pieces
	It depends on the content that month
	Don't usually read it
	Other:

If offered, would you opt to receive an HTML version of the newsletter in your inbox? (an HTML version looks similar to a web page, with formatted text and images, but it is delivered to your e-mail)

	Yes
	No
	I don't know

What type of e-newsletter would you prefer:

	A longer e-newsletter with detailed content (I like to get all my information in one spot!)
	A shorter e-newsletter with links to online resources for more information (I don't have a lot of time for lengthy reading!)
	Don't know
	Other:

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E-newsletter contents

Below are sections or information that have been included in past newsletters. Please rate your interest in each section.

General greeting and organization/programs update

Upcoming events

Quote of the Month

Conservation Tip(s)

Creature feature (short article about a Gulf of Maine marine species)

Updates from Florida right whale calving season

Research program updates

Articles related to beach cleanups/marine pollution

Articles related to tide pool life/our touch tank

Articles related to volunteer/internship opportunities

Are there any topics that you'd like to see covered in a future issue?

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Additional comments

Any other comments or suggestions?

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About you

Providing the information is optional. Responses will be kept anonymous and shared in group form only. Those who supply their e-mail addresses will be entered in drawings for a free Blue Ocean Society t-shirt and long-sleeved t-shirt, and will also be able to receive a copy of the survey results.

Where do you live? (City, State)

Your age

	17 or less
	18-25
	26-35
	36-45
	46-55
	56-65
	66-75
	76 or more

E-mail address

Your Gender

	Female
	Male
	Other

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